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SV04 LPA

2004 BMW X3

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2024
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

87,569 mi
Last recorded87,569 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW X382,072 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV04 LPA
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2023 87,569 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 84,305 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2022 84,304 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear lower arm outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 80,967 miles

engine oil leaks

heavy surface corrosion front & rear suspension

Pass 29 Aug 2020 76,031 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Arch/Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2020 76,030 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Arch/Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 67,709 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 66,317 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2018 66,317 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 May 2018 65,829 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 63,874 miles

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% centre lamp (1.2.1b)

offside front tyre has slight damage on outer sidewall

Fail 20 Oct 2017 63,867 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% centre lamp (1.2.1b)

brake wear light is on

offside front tyre has slight damage on outer sidewall

tyre pressure monitor light is on

Pass 21 Nov 2016 60,464 miles

slight damage to offside front tyre sidewall

Fail 21 Nov 2016 60,464 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front joint (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

slight damage to offside front tyre sidewall

Pass 24 Apr 2015 49,161 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside bonnet catch inoperative

Fail 24 Apr 2015 49,161 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside bonnet catch inoperative

Pass 5 May 2014 46,486 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 2 May 2014 46,486 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 7 May 2013 43,673 miles

Exhaust earth strap snapped

NSF tyre outer sidewall damaged

OSF tyre outer sidewall damaged

Pass 25 May 2012 39,524 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 33,847 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 33,847 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 30,492 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 30,492 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 May 2009 26,421 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 26,421 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 20,883 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 20,883 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 15,059 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 15,059 miles

How Reliable is the BMW X3?

Based on 1,227,551 MOT tests across 116,465 vehicles.

81.7%
Pass Rate
7,291
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
116,465
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,027
coil spring broken 11,583
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7,799
coil spring fractured 6,299
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 5,284
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SV04 LPA is a 2004 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

Across all 2004 BMW X3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 82,072 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW X3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,027 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SV04 LPA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW X3 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 22 years old, this BMW X3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SV04 LPA is a 2004 BMW X3, first registered on 7 June 2004.

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